E3 on Munitions

The impact of the electromagnetic environment (EME) upon munitions encompasses the electromagnetic effects addressed by the disciplines of Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO), Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV), Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and lightning. The E3M TSO answers technical questions for the member nations regarding E3 to munitions safety and has developed (and is updating) a HERO webinar, supports policy and standards development, supports technical meetings, and develops technical reports of interest to the E3M technical community.

TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE:

• HERO Test Methodologies
• HERO Test Instrumentation
• Safety Margins
• Characterization of the Electromagnetic Environment
• HERO Mitigation Techniques
• EMV, ESD and EMP Testing
• Lithium Battery Safety
• Policy and Standards Development
• Tools and modelling

In supporting this work, MSIAC participates in the E3 RADHAZ Working Group and AC/327 WG/6 (E3 Action Team). The E3 RADHAZ WG is an operational WG under the Military Committee Maritime Standardization Board (MCMSB) providing operational guidance through STANAG 1380/AECP-02. AC/327 WG/6 is responsible for the development of Life Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP) environmental conditions and tests methodologies for mechanical, climatic and E3. STANAG 4370/AECTP-250 includes environments for Electrostatic Charging Discharge & P-static, Atmospheric Electricity & Lightning, Nuclear EMP, and RF Electromagnetic Environments to name a few. AECTP-500 provides the corresponding test methodologies for these environments to include: Guidance for Testing the Electromagnetic Vulnerability of Ordnance and Weapon Systems, Electrostatic Discharge, Munitions Test Procedures, Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Test Procedures, Lightning, Munitions Assessment and Test Procedures, Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse Test Procedure for Munitions Containing Electrically Initiated Devices, and testing for the Use of Low Power Transmitters Close to Ordnance Items.